Protesters Gather at Netflix Office Amid Controversy Over Dave Chappelle Special
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Netflix Co-CEO Says He ‘Screwed Up’ When Defending Dave Chappelle Special
A group of protesters gathered outside one of Netflix Inc.’s Los Angeles offices Wednesday to express anger over the streaming giant’s Dave Chappelle comedy special, as some employees released demands for management and staged a walkout.
In the special, “The Closer,” Mr. Chappelle made jokes and remarks regarding gender that many in the transgender community, including some Netflix staffers, found offensive. The company has defended the special, citing reasons including the company’s commitment to artistic freedom.
Carrying signs that read “Transphobia Isn’t Funny” and “Trans Lives Matter,” protesters demanded that Netflix offer more inclusive programming and be more sensitive to the effect its content can have on certain communities and society as a whole.
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